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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
A Vermont Colony.

The colony of Vermont people who are
to leave that state from the vicinity of
Bailey Fuller's old stamping ground, will
go into Hettinger county. There are
some two hundred of these New Eng
landers who should have been looked after
better, if not by Bailey by Hon. w. 3.
Dodge and ex-Mayor Flint, who might
have placed the colony nearer home.
However, the county they are bound for
still lies in Dakota, south of Stark county,
beyond the Missouri. 1t is said to be
well watered, and to contain a large
amount of excellent land. If this Green
Mountain State band thrives and accu-
mulates like their predecessors here, the
New England Colony association maybe
will send some more.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Montpelier Notes.

Geo. P. Brown the champion checker
day, and got laid out at game Of check
ers by our townsman Will Curtis.
Charles Bobo, who has been employed
by the Northern Pacific railroad as Sec
ton foreman for the past year, has re-
turned with his family to his old home in
Canada.
John Nickerson having lost his position
as section foreman, has turned his atten-
ton once more to agriculture, and moved
back to his claim.
The young people had quite success
full hop at the residence of Joe Villars
the evening of April 18th.
Mrs. Rose Dorghety has returned from
LaMoure, after an absence of several
weeks.
A. E. Thompson arrived Thursday
from Fauikton, Oak, having been wired
hither by his wife to help care for dan
gerously sick child. The child however
was better before his arrival, and is now
doing well.
Miss Emma Crossett has returned and
will take charge of the Montpelier school
house.
Several car loads of feed have been sold
to the farmers by the Northern Dakota
Elevator company, at very low figures.
Storms the past week have delayed
seeding to considerable extent, but the
farmers look happy over it as they say it's
just the thing they want. In view of the
experience last season. rain will be weE
coined by farmers at all times.
Children are nearly all suffering with
bad colds. No NAME.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Scarcity Of Good Men,

The morals of Buffalo, out in johnson
county, Wyoming, are evidently at a
low ebb Judging from the following which
appeared in the Sentinel recently: "Our
local sky pilot was out of luck last Sun
day. He had previously announced that
Sunday evening he would preach us his
sermon the value of good men to the
world but some fellow broke into his
shack on his ranch and stole the manu-
script he had prepared upon the subject
and consequently the meetin' was busted
up as far as sermon on the above sub
iect was concerned"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
A Narrow Escape.

z. S. Martin and family had narrow
escape from drowning Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Martin was returning from drive in
the country, and when a short distance
from the mill bridge attempted to cross a
slough in which there seemed to be only
a little water. It proved, however, to be
about six or eight feet in depth, and the
buggy turning over threw him, his wife
and four children into the water. Mr..
Martin succeeded in getting them ashore
without any more dangerous conse-
quences than spring ducking, but he
considers the escape as little short OF
miraculous.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Red River Valley Giro sit.
Grand Forks Herald.

GrNQQ OIEs
At the office of DR.. Alloway this morn
ing a meeting of gentlemen from Trail
comfy and Grand Forks was held to dis
cuss the advisability of organizing trot-
ting circuit and bringing into it all the
towns of the valley. jamestown, Devils
Lake and other prominent points. Mr..
Kingman was elected chairman and DR..
Alloway secretary. The chairman address
ed the meeting briefly upon the subject
in hand and was followed by Mr.. Rucker.
On motion of Mr.. Rucker, it was resolved
that committee of five be appointed to
request and advise with associations and
ascertain their decisions relative to this
matter, the committee to meet at Fargo,
April 2sth, to make final arrangements.
The following were appointed: R. I.
Kingman, chairman; Il: 2. Rucker, seer
tary: Jno. d. Benton. Members OF Graf.
ton and Winnipeg are yet to be named
The meeting then adjourned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
A Suicide.

A newspaper account was received yes
terday by Mr.. Chenery, relating the SUI
eide recently, of Mr.. G. Griswold OF
Boulder, Mont. It will be remembered
by the many friends OF Mrs. Helen Blood,
who formerly resided here, that the gen
tleman named was her husband. The
Montana papers mention him as good
citizen and regret that an unfortunate
malady should have led him to the rash
act. In letter he left for his wife he
advised her to dispose of his property, to
excuse his deed, if possible, and to think
kindly of him after death.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
s,arrow, Made a Blessing.

It is interesting tc know, in connection
with the English sparrow nuisance at
Forest park, how these birds are treated
in Germany and M de to be blessing.
Troughs are provided at the caves of the
houses there for the accommodation of the
birds in building their nests. When the
young sparrows are Matched and the
mother goes out to procure food for them
wire screens are placed over them, with
interstices large enough to permit the
passage Of food to the younglngs, but too
small to allow them to escape from the
nests. AS soon a. they have grown large
and plump they are killed, and they make
very desirable article of food.-Globe-
Democrat.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
A Fiendish Deed.

CLEVELAND, April q "A special from
Kent, O., tells of diabolical attempt to
kill Prof. Thomas Sanford, Of that place,
with an internal machine. A small box
was left in the hallway of his residence.
It was peculiarly constructed, with q
knob at one end with which to open
small drawer. Being suspicious, Prof.
Sanford shook the box and few grains
Of gunpowder fell out. Upon closer ex-
animation he discovered several matches
ranged SO as to be ignited when the
drawer was opened. He threw the box
into the door yard, when an explosion oc-
CURED which shattered the windows of
an adjoining house. There is no known
motive for the dastardly deed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Married.

An interesting marriage ceremony was
performed Wednesday afternoon at the
Catholic church, Rev. Father Cassidy Of
fciating. In the presence of number
OF the friends of the bride and groom,
Miss Mary Barrett and Mr.. Edward Gal
lagher were, Joined in matrimony. Both
parties are of this city, where they have a
large circle of friends. The bride is a
daughter of Thos. Barrett, and for sew
eral years has successfully taught one of
the county schools. Mr.. Gallagher is a
tried and trusted railroad engineer.
Among the numerous presents received
was an elegant plush covered arm chair
and two fine rugs, given by Jerry Flan-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
The Dead Millionaire.

MILWAUKEE, April 21.-Thoughno def
mite arrangements for Alexander Mitch
ellis funeral have been made, it will prob
ably occur next Monday. 1t will be one
Of the most largely attended ever held in
Wisconsin. Today flags on all public
and private buildings were at half mast.
All railway engines leaving the city were
bedecked with the insignia of mourning.
The military ball of the Light Horse
Squadron, usually attended by several
thousand persons from all parts of the
northwest, was to have occurred Friday
night, but has been postponed till next
Wednesday. Succession to the st. Paul
railroad presidency is matter of lively
interest here John Plankinton. who has
been mentioned for the place, said today:
Il hardly think there will be an imme-
dlate action. There is no necessity for
haste. The vice president can act until
the vacancy is filed
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Some Played Out Signs.
Huron HurOnita

Here's more iconoclasm. The old saw
says ''if it rains on Easter it will rain for
seven Sundays" Last Sunday was
the second of this septenary series,
yet rain fell not, hereabouts. Gesler and
Tell and the apple were myth; Wash
ington never had hatchet; the Golden
Fleece was fib; and now it is asertained
that the Easter rain don't most always
have it's six stormy successors. The
iconoclasts will yet prove that there are
other good democrats in Dakota besides
Gov. Church. Ah, me!
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
SymptOnlatic.

A new baby had arrived at little
Johnny's residence, and the youngster
was admitted to take his first look at the
little stranger. He surveyed it calmly
for moment, aud then looking up ex-
claimed enthusiastically:
81 His face is just the color of Uncle
Georges. Gosh, but he must be a hard
drinker. er.-pittsburg Dispatch.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
The Virginia Cyclone,

NORFOLK, Va, April 20,-Last night a
cyclone visited this sectio with fatal re-
suits. Its track was about 100 yards
wide. The house of Jonn Wright, six
miles north of Suffolk, was completes de-
molished. Mr.. Wright and his wife and
young sister aud James Luke were in
the house. Mrs. Wright ane Mr.. Luke
we're killed. the young girl fatally injured
and Mr.. Wright seriorly hurt, Much
other dammage was done to property
along the path of the cyclone.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Another Marriage.

Another marriage ceremony was per-
formed Wednesday the contracting par
ties being E. d. Shockey and Miss Katie
Fay. Quite number Of the friends of
the bride and groom witnessed the cere-
mony, after which reception was given
the newly married couple at Mrs. Alex
Chisholm the brides sister. Both par
ties are well known in the city and uni
versally respected throughout their large
circle of friends. The band came out
and gave the happy couple serenade.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
How ST. Louis Plays Ball.
Missouri Republican.

------ INISS0urI ----I----
Big Arson hit the ball squarely in the
nose andit went sailing over towards the
fair grounds as if it had been shot out of
howitzer. just before it passed over
the right-feld fence it met an unexpect-
ed obstruction. A lad who waSseated
on the top bench reached up and caught
it as deliberately as ifit had been dew
DROP He threw the ball to Welch, who
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Injured innocence.

CHICAGO, April 21. Herman Levy, gem
orally called Harry Leavitt, who turned
informer in the Haddock murder trial at
Sioux City, began $4,000 libel suit in
the supreme court here to-day, against
the publishers of the Chicago Mail, on
account of an article on Tuesday COM
menting on Arensdorf's acquittal and de-
scribing Levy as disreputable person,
a blackleg, confidence man, loafer and
thief. Leavitt claimes that he is a repu-
table theatrical man at Chicago,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
PropertY for Sale.

Farm and city property for sale on rea-
sonable terms. For information enquire
of or address, CLARENCE SELv1DGE.
Jamestown, Oak.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
Postmaster at Fort Lincoln Gone

Postmaster at Fort Lincoln Gone.
BISMARCK. April 2O.-On Friday even
ing last VIM. Cannon, postmaster at Fort
Lincoln, disappeared and has not since
been found. As his watch, collar and
necktie and other wearing apparel were
left in his Office, and as everything about
the premises shows no evidence of pre-
medited departure, the officers of the post
have come to the conclusion that he has
either committed suicide or been mur-
dered. Cannon was man of some
means, having settled in Bismarck in
1872, on claim near the old graveyard.
He sold a portion OF this property during
the boom of 'S3 for large sum and made
money in other ways until he accumula-
ted about $4,000. He was director of
the First National bank of Mandan and
owned large amount of valable property
in this vicinity. His sudden disappear
ance is mystery to all, and Post Trader
Gooding, who was in the city last even
ing, stated that suicide or murder is as
signed as the cause by the people at the
fort. He was a man Of correct habits,
never drank intoxicants nor used tobacco
and was of retiring disposition.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
In Honor of President Arthur.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 21.-Exercises in
honor of the memory of the late Presi-
dent Arthur were held in the assembly
chamber last evening, distinguished
audience being present. The speakers
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21

negan, John Boyle, M. L. Parker, G. r.
Weber, Will Reiss, Webb Reed, Aarchie
Dixon, E. T. Gallagher, John Glass, Dave
Goodman. Frank Kellary, Dave Scott,
and Dan Thompson.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
A POSTMASTER GONE
The Postmaster at Fort Lincoln
Missing, Suicide or Murder
Suspected Naval Craft
Sunk.
A Virginia Cyclone Causes Great
Destruction of Life and =
Property The Trial
Ended.
The Great Railroader.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 2O.The
news of Alexander Mitchell's death
caused tremendous sensation in Mil
waukee. David Ferguson, cashier of
Mitchell's bank. who had been associated
with him for nearly half century, was
prostrated by the news, and it was feared
at first he would not recover, as he is
very feeble. Gossip among merchants
here is centered principally about his sue
cessor in the presidency of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, and
presidency of the Marine and Fire Insur-
ance bank, of which he owned SO of 100
shares. NlitcheI's death has lead to the
knowledge that he had about COM
pleted arrangements to retire permanent
ly from business by July LIST, transfer
ring responsibility of his immense banking
business jointly to his son, John L.
Mitchell, his brother-m-law, John
Johnston and David Ferguson, and step
ping down from the presidency of the
st. Paul road. This corporation when
he first assumed it's direction owned less
than 200 miles of road and it's rails
now branch out an aggregate Of 5000.
It has been rumored that the general
Office of the road would be removed to
Chicago on the death of Mitchell. The
charter of the company however stipu-
lates their location in Wisconsin, and
the president must also be resident
of this state. It is thought that John
Plankinton, of Milwaukee, or Phil
Armour, of Chicago boath of whom are
heavily interested in the st. Paul road,
will succeed Mitchell. Mitchell is sur
vived by wife, who is at present at hel
Florida villa, son John L., an adopted
daughter Mrs. DR.. Mackie, of this city,
and sister and brother living IN Aber-
deenshire, Scotland. The Mitchell estate
is variously estimated at from $50,OOO,00t
to $75,O0O,OOO. It consists largely Of Sc
curities of various kinds, outside of hi!
magnificent residence on Grand avenue
the chamber of commerce and Mitchell
bank buildings. He has comparatively
small landed possession. He is know t.
haveleft will. It was made three years
ago, but B. X. Miller, who drew it u1
refuses to divulge it's contents.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21

were ex- United States District Attorney
Benjamin II. Brewster, Of Philadelp lphia,
and Chauncey NJ. Depew, who spoke
eloquently Of the life, character and pub
lie services of the dead president.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
The crx of tho Bansl,ee.

There is now living in Bristol Mn.
Linahan, an old Irish woman, who has
not seen her own country for forty years.
She is old, poor, bed ridden and suffering,
but patient and cheerful beyond belief.
Her strongest feeling is love for Ireland,
and she likes talking to me because am
Irish. Many a time, sitting in her little,
close room, above the noisy street. she has
told me about banshees and phookas and
fairies, especially the first. She declares
solemnly she once heard the cry, or caoin
Of banshcc.
''It was when l was little young
child" she told me, land knew nothing
at all of 'banshees, or CT death. One day
mother sent me to see after my grand
mother, the length of three miles from
our house. AL the road was deep in snow,
and went my lone-and didn't know the
grandmother was dead, and my aunt gone
to the village for help. So I got to the
house, and 1 see her lying so still and
quiet thought she was sleepin'. When
l called her and she wouldn' t stir or speak,
l thought I'd put snow on her face to
wake her. l just stepped outside to get
handful, and came in, leaving the door
open, and then heard far away CRY, so
faint and yet so fearsome that I shook
like leaf in the wind. 1t got nearer and
nearer, and then I heard a sound like
or wringing of hands, rs they do
in kneeling at a funeral. Twice it came
and then slid down to the ground and
crcpt under the bed where my grand
mother lay, and there heard it for the
third time crying, 'Ochone, ochone,' at the
very door. Then it suddenly stopped;
couldn't tell where it went, and dared
not lift up my head till the woman came
in the house. One Of them took me up
and said: 1T was the banshee the child
heard, for the woman that lies there was
one of the real old Irish famiies-she was
an O;Grady and that was the raison of
it. '"-EngGsh Magazine.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21

As long as am in my place ! am safe
Emerson.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-04-21
On the Reservation.

PIERRE, Oak, April 21. News from the
Winnebago reservation reports the sol
diers moving to the big bend. where the
agent of the Crow Creek agency anxious
ly awaits them. Owing to the distance
from telegraph station nothing definite
can be learned.
New YORK, April 19. Philadelphia
special to the Post says: After a thorough
investigation OF the published reports
that train men on single division of the
Pennsylvania railroad system have been
permitted to rob packages to the extent
of $4,000. Pennsylvania officials have
discovered that they are greatly exager-
ated. It seems that the reports have
been greatly magnifed.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, April 19.-Notice
was received this morning at the Grand
Army department headquarters from
Commander L. N Fairchifds, callirs q
meeting of the executive commiss zee Of the
national council Of administration at Chi
cago, Thursday afternoon. to consider the
New York Tribune's circular asking
the Posts to take action on Cleve11and's
veto OF the pension bill.
New YcRK, April 49, = Alexander
Mitchell of Milwaukee, president of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad,
and man known throughout the entire
northwest, died at 2:45 O'Clock this after
noon at Hoffman house, of pneumonia.
His son John s. Mitchell is at the Hoff-
man house sufferinp with pne1mOnia
Mrs. Mitchell arrived yesterday.
Bent County register., 1887-06-11

!, A. H. Todgers says corn, millet,
cane, potatoes and garden truck all
growing fine IN Clay creek.
Tuesday evening, about dusk,
Mrs. f. C. Decent was setting on
the step of the front porch at her
residence and -utting her foot on
the ground step, ed on large rattle
snake all coiled p. She screamed,
thinking she wa, bitten and was not
long in getting the house. MI
Descent was at h ne and soon dis
patched his snake hip.
Jobnson,s Jrn.le Toms Cabin
Co., will appear att ne CITY nan 'his
Saturday evening presenting tne
mirtb-provoking comedy eht,'ieu
''The Little Rebee to concluae
with side splitting farce, "My
Neighbors Wife" General ad-
mission, so cents. Children, 25 cts.
Reserved seats for sale at the post
office and Louden's drug store.
Last Saturday evening between
four and nine o'clock there were
three heavy rains accompanied by
heavy thunder and vivid lightning
During the first storm Wilfred F.
Cooprider with several other freight
ers were three miles south of town,
their wagons loaded with lumber
Mr.. Cooprider was standing up on
his load when he was struck by
lightning and instantly killed. HIS
team was knocked down but appar,
emily not hurt. The deceased lived
EIGHT miles northwest of Villas and
his friends kept right on the way
home with him. Sunday morning
NJ. ID. Parmenrer, as an officer, start
ed out to find out who had been
killed and what had become of the
remains, overtaking them before
they arrived home and after learn
ing the particulars went on and
notified the deceased's family. Mr.
Cooprider came from Kansas about
six weeks ago and was living III !
tent on his claim. He leaves wife
and four children to mourn his loss
The family stated they owned a farm
in Kansas, two teams and cow, be
sides some household effects.
Bent County register., 1887-06-11
Ordinance No. Al.

An ordinance granting franchise
to the Colorado & Kansas Canal
aud Reservoir Co. for the space of
twenty years, to furnish water for
irrlgaung the streets, avenues and
alleys of the town of Lamar.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Trustees of the town of
Lamar, in the manner following,
to-wit:
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of trustees of the
town of Lamar that the exclusive
privilege of furnishing water for the
purpose of irrigating the streets,
avenues and alleys of the town of
Lamar be granted to the Colorado
and Kansas Canal and Reservoir
Co. for the space of twenty years.
SEC. 2. No franchise or privilege
shall be granted to any person or
persons, company or corporation 10
osnotrucU dltches along or across the
streets, avenues and alleys of the
said town of Lamar for the pur-
purses of irrigation during the ex-
istence of the franchise granted in
the foregoing section, which fran
chise can only be revoked by the
failure of said company to comply
with such contracts as may be made
with said town from time to time.
SEC. 5. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
the expiration of five days from its
publication in the Bent County
Register.
Passed and approved this aoth
day of May 1887.
A. d. RAWLINGS, Mayor.
Attest: BEN. f. CoLrHAR,
City Clerk.
Bent County register., 1887-06-11
Business 2ofals.

The City Drag Store for iewelry,
Take your prescriptions to w w
Louden.
The finest line of millinery goods
at Chas. Reitler's.
The Stock Exchange is the place
to get good meal.
Any kind or quantity of queens
ware to be had at Chas. Reitler's.
An immense stock of the latest
style gents clothing at Chas.Reitler's.
A full assortment of artists ma
terials at Brooks & Decker's.
Everything in the grocery line at
Chas. Reitler's.
Insure you: property in good
Companies with GooDALE d COOPER
Hats and caps to suit the taste of
all at Ghas. Reitler's.
Go to Wilson, the jeweler, for
watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware
and spectacles. Louden's drug store.
Fine watch repairing made a
specially by Wilson, the jeweler,
and satisfaction guaranteed. Lou
denis drug store. ol
Having now>eomplete control of
the Citv Drug S2ore will be pleased
to have all my friends and patrons
call, MY 9bieos is;to M please.